Formed in 1970 by Dr Ross Parry Davis, then Ground Engineering and Piling Limited was purchased by LTA, the construction division of Aveng in 1975. In 2020 Ground Engineering was sold to a 100% black owned Company and later re-established as Ground Engineering (Pty) Ltd. For the past 50 years we have executed some of the largest and most challenging projects in South African history. We have proved ourselves to be at the forefront of technology, quality and safety in all spheres of foundation works and improvement.
For the past 50 years we have executed some of the largest and most challenging projects in South African history. We have proved ourselves to be at the forefront of technology, quality and safety in all spheres of foundation works and improvement.
Piling
Auger piling is the most cost effective method of installing piles and is suited to stable dry ground conditions where bedrock is at a depth allowing pile loads to be carried in side friction and end bearing.
Lateral Support
Soil Nail, Post Stressed Anchors and Shotcrete Systems. Temporary and permanent solutions for vertical excavations up to 10m deep, most common in basements for new commercial developments.
Grouting
Dam Grouting – Curtain and Consolidation. Ground Engineering is the most experienced South African contractor in the Dam Grouting market. Small diameter drilling to locate fissures in bedrock for the purpose of grouting.
Geotechnical Investigation
Ground Engineering prides itself is being a choice geotechnical partner from conceptual phase right through to construction. Having in-house design capabilities as well as in-house Professional Geological capabilities.